FAQs
What is Cult Beauty known for?
The thing that sets Cult Beauty apart from most other beauty retailers is its focus on emerging brands and bringing indie products to the market before anyone else. This means Cult Beauty is known to be the place where beauty fans can go to find products they won’t find anywhere else. The site also has an advice-led approach, so as well as listing what’s in products and technical information, the team at Cult write detailed descriptions of each product, offering an editorial feel and trusted tips on whether it might be right for you.
Can I get a first order discount code at Cult Beauty?
Yes indeed, Cult Beauty offers a 15% off discount for new customers when you join the Cult Beauty mailing list. Not only this but signing up for the Cult Beauty newsletter unlocks other benefits, like finding out about the latest sales as they happen and discovering the latest product releases.
Can I use Cult Beauty discount codes on sale items?
Yep, sometimes you can use Cult Beauty discount codes on sale items, giving you the chance to save even more on your order. However, not all discount codes work in the Cult Beauty sale, so make sure you check the T&Cs to be sure.
Can I use more than one Cult Beauty discount code per order?
No, you can only use one Cult Beauty voucher code per order, so make sure you check and see which one will save you the most money!
Does Cult Beauty have Black Friday sales?
Yes, Cult Beauty does have Black Friday sales. The sales tend to start before the big day (which falls on 24th November this year) and go into Cyber Monday. In 2022, Cult Beauty had mega discounts across skincare, fragrance, makeup, haircare and more from your favourite brands like Charlotte Tilbury and Augustinus Bader. To find out exactly when the Cult Beauty Black Friday sale is live, we recommend signing up for the newsletter as you'll be pinged an email exactly when it's happening.
Does Cult Beauty do student discount?
Yep, Cult Beauty offers a 20% student discount in partnership with Student Beans, UNiDAYS and ToTum, so students can save on their makeup, skincare and haircare essentials nice and easy. Students can claim their unique discount code by registering their student status with one of these student discount websites.
Is there a Cult Beauty NHS discount?
Cult Beauty has partnered with Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts and NHS Staff Benefits to offer key workers 15% off their first order. There are some exclusions and you can find the list on the NHS Discounts List page on the Cult Beauty website.
Does Cult Beauty have free delivery?
Yes indeed, you can get free standard delivery on all orders if you're at level 2 of Cult Beauty’s free Cult Status rewards programme. If you're not a member of the rewards programme, you can still get free standard delivery but to qualify for it, you need to spend £25. When your order is under £25 and you're not a member of the rewards programme the delivery charge will be £3.95. On average, standard delivery takes between 2-3 days to arrive and will arrive Monday-Saturday by a tracked service.
Does Cult Beauty do next-day delivery?
Yes! Cult Beauty has a range of delivery options, with next-day delivery costing £5.95, and available on all products provided you place your order before 11.30 pm. The site also offers same-day delivery within certain postcodes for £9.95 and eco delivery at £3.95, where the last mile of your delivery is completed by bike, electric vehicle or on foot. For those without special requirements, standard delivery takes 2-3 days and is free for orders over £25, or costs £3.95.
Does Cult Beauty have free returns?
Yes, you can return products for free within the UK provided you meet the terms and conditions for returns. These are that products are returned unopened and in a saleable condition with hygiene seals intact. You have to return them within 30 days of receipt and can create a return via an online portal and either post it back with select carriers or visit a drop-off point. Outside of the UK, you will need to pay the cost of delivery in order to get a refund.
Hints and tips
Using Cult Beauty voucher codes isn’t the only way to save money on your beauty shopping, those in the know can also:
Sign up for the newsletter: You can enjoy a 15% discount on your first order when you sign up for the Cult Beauty newsletter. When you subscribe, you'll also be an early bird in finding out when the latest sales drop and when new products launch.
Join the club: Loyalty schemes are always a savvy way to get the most from your favourite retailers. Cult Beauty’s Cult Status programme is free to join, offers one Status Point for every £1 spent and allows shoppers to ascend through various tiers depending on how many points they earn. Upon joining you’re immediately eligible for £5 off your shopping for every 100 status points you earn, plus an extra 10 status points for every product review you write. 100, 250 and 1000 points will earn you Level 1, 2 and 3 status respectively, and perks of these upper echelons include free delivery, personal shopping experiences and up to £25 off on your birthday.
Hit the sale: Like most online retailers, Cult Beauty runs promotions throughout the year, all of which are handily collated together under the sale tab. Offers can include generous money-off deals during sale periods, free gifts with purchase and the chance to make a saving by purchasing boxed sets or supersize versions of your favourite beauty staples. Price promotions often run up to half price and you can filter the selection of offers available by category, offer type or discount percentage.
Enjoy free gifts: Who doesn't love a freebie? You can enjoy free minis with certain purchases made at Cult Beauty. To find out what's available, head to the Offers tab and select to look at the Free Gifts section. Here you'll find a selection of skincare, haircare and makeup minis that are available with certain product purchases over a specific amount.
Refer a friend: Sharing is caring with Cult Beauty’s refer-a-friend scheme. Create an account and sign in to find your referral code. Share it with as many pals as you like and they’ll get £5 off their first spend over £25, at which point you’ll also get a £5 credit in your account. Win-win!
Save 15% with your first app order: Downloading the free Cult Beauty app is well worth doing as you'll get offered a 15% discount on your first app order. Not only this but when you have the app, you'll gain access to exclusive app-only offers and early access to the latest and most anticipated product launches.
How to use Cult Beauty discount codes
- Pick the Cult Beauty promo code you wish and copy it when prompted.
- Head to the Cult Beauty website, add your chosen beauty products to your shopping basket and once you are ready to check out, hit 'View Bag'.
- Paste the discount code into the box that says 'Enter promo/gift code here' and hit add.
- Your discount code will automatically apply to eligible products. Happy shopping!
What to buy from Cult Beauty
One of the best things about Cult Beauty is the huge array of new-to-market brands, so the first thing to do on any visit to the site is hit the New & Trending tab (after you've found your Cult Beauty discount code that is). This section houses emerging indie brands and Cult Beauty exclusives as well as previously sold-out products that have just come back into stock. Our pick of the exclusives includes Californian vegan makeup line Tower 28, whose cream blush is as cult as they come, and Sundae, an Instagram-friendly line of body cleansing mousses that look like cans of whipped cream.
Skincare is a particularly strong point of Cult Beauty’s range and we can’t get enough of the gentle skincare acid-infused Votary Daily Apple Toner, or ultra gentle sensitive skin brand Pai (try the Light Work Rosehip Cleansing Oil - your skin will thank you).
In fragrance, Cult Beauty is the place to pick up NYC’s coolest unisex fragrance brand, DS & Durga. Snap up Debaser EDP, a rock n’ roll-inspired blend of citrus, sticky fig and a mossy, woody base – we guarantee the compliments will fly in.
